RECIPES

Maple Butter Tarts

What could be more Canadian than butter tarts? Maple butter tarts, of course. These are spin-offs from my best butter tarts. (See: Mrs. A’s Butter Tarts.) However, they are much sweeter because of the maple syrup. You can also get in a Southern mood and make butter tarts with cane syrup. (Try: Go South Butter Tarts.) In fact, go crazy and make them all!

In medium pan, stir together syrup and sugar. Cook, stirring twice, on medium heat until mixture bubbles up and top is covered with foam. Immediately reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat. Cool 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, in heatproof bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla and salt until just combined. While whisking constantly, slowly and gradually pour in hot syrup mixture. Stir in butter until melted. Cool 30 minutes, or until room temperature.